used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A man stood upright in the bow of the boat, boat-hook in hand, and every few moments he called out some word of warning to those behind him.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading The sea was still running high, but approach was possible to those who well understood what they were about.
alongsideadverbUS /əˈlɔːŋˈsaɪd/
side by side
From this reading As the boat neared the rock, the sail came down with a run, and the crew, taking to their oars, rowed carefully and cautiously towards the basin where a boat could float at ease, and where Nat stood, ready to render assistance when the craft should come alongside.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading _HELP FROM SHORE_ The two little boys stood hand in hand on the rocks, waving their caps and cheering as the boat came dashing through the foaming waves towards the Lone Rock.
move towards
From this reading The sea was still running high, but approach was possible to those who well understood what they were about.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading _HELP FROM SHORE_ The two little boys stood hand in hand on the rocks, waving their caps and cheering as the boat came dashing through the foaming waves towards the Lone Rock.
the activity of contributing to the fulfillment of a need or furtherance of an effort or purpose
From this reading As the boat neared the rock, the sail came down with a run, and the crew, taking to their oars, rowed carefully and cautiously towards the basin where a boat could float at ease, and where Nat stood, ready to render assistance when the craft should come alongside.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading As the boat neared the rock, the sail came down with a run, and the crew, taking to their oars, rowed carefully and cautiously towards the basin where a boat could float at ease, and where Nat stood, ready to render assistance when the craft should come alongside.
basinnounUS /ˈbeɪsən/
a bowl-shaped vessel; usually used for holding food or liquids
From this reading As the boat neared the rock, the sail came down with a run, and the crew, taking to their oars, rowed carefully and cautiously towards the basin where a boat could float at ease, and where Nat stood, ready to render assistance when the craft should come alongside.
behindprepositionUS /bɪˈhaɪnd/
at or toward the back of something
From this reading A man stood upright in the bow of the boat, boat-hook in hand, and every few moments he called out some word of warning to those behind him.
a small vessel for travel on water
From this reading _HELP FROM SHORE_ The two little boys stood hand in hand on the rocks, waving their caps and cheering as the boat came dashing through the foaming waves towards the Lone Rock.
boat-hook
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From this reading A man stood upright in the bow of the boat, boat-hook in hand, and every few moments he called out some word of warning to those behind him.
a knot with two loops and loose ends; used to tie shoelaces
From this reading A man stood upright in the bow of the boat, boat-hook in hand, and every few moments he called out some word of warning to those behind him.
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading _HELP FROM SHORE_ The two little boys stood hand in hand on the rocks, waving their caps and cheering as the boat came dashing through the foaming waves towards the Lone Rock.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The sea was still running high, but approach was possible to those who well understood what they were about.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading A man stood upright in the bow of the boat, boat-hook in hand, and every few moments he called out some word of warning to those behind him.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading _HELP FROM SHORE_ The two little boys stood hand in hand on the rocks, waving their caps and cheering as the boat came dashing through the foaming waves towards the Lone Rock.
capsnounUS /kæps/
plural of “cap” — a tight-fitting headdress
From this reading _HELP FROM SHORE_ The two little boys stood hand in hand on the rocks, waving their caps and cheering as the boat came dashing through the foaming waves towards the Lone Rock.
taking care or paying attention
From this reading As the boat neared the rock, the sail came down with a run, and the crew, taking to their oars, rowed carefully and cautiously towards the basin where a boat could float at ease, and where Nat stood, ready to render assistance when the craft should come alongside.
cautiouslyadverbUS /ˈkɔːʃəsli/
as if with kid gloves; with caution or prudence or tact
From this reading As the boat neared the rock, the sail came down with a run, and the crew, taking to their oars, rowed carefully and cautiously towards the basin where a boat could float at ease, and where Nat stood, ready to render assistance when the craft should come alongside.
cheeringnounUS /ˈtʃɪrɪŋ/
encouragement in the form of cheers from spectators
From this reading _HELP FROM SHORE_ The two little boys stood hand in hand on the rocks, waving their caps and cheering as the boat came dashing through the foaming waves towards the Lone Rock.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading As the boat neared the rock, the sail came down with a run, and the crew, taking to their oars, rowed carefully and cautiously towards the basin where a boat could float at ease, and where Nat stood, ready to render assistance when the craft should come alongside.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading As the boat neared the rock, the sail came down with a run, and the crew, taking to their oars, rowed carefully and cautiously towards the basin where a boat could float at ease, and where Nat stood, ready to render assistance when the craft should come alongside.
the skilled practice of a practical occupation
From this reading As the boat neared the rock, the sail came down with a run, and the crew, taking to their oars, rowed carefully and cautiously towards the basin where a boat could float at ease, and where Nat stood, ready to render assistance when the craft should come alongside.
the men and women who man a vehicle (ship, aircraft, etc.)
From this reading As the boat neared the rock, the sail came down with a run, and the crew, taking to their oars, rowed carefully and cautiously towards the basin where a boat could float at ease, and where Nat stood, ready to render assistance when the craft should come alongside.
dashingadjectiveUS /ˈdæʃɪŋ/
lively and spirited
From this reading _HELP FROM SHORE_ The two little boys stood hand in hand on the rocks, waving their caps and cheering as the boat came dashing through the foaming waves towards the Lone Rock.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading As the boat neared the rock, the sail came down with a run, and the crew, taking to their oars, rowed carefully and cautiously towards the basin where a boat could float at ease, and where Nat stood, ready to render assistance when the craft should come alongside.
earshotnounUS /ˈɪrʃɑːt/
the range within which a voice can be heard
From this reading "Glad to see you well and hearty, mate," shouted the man in the bow, as soon as he was within earshot.
move gently or carefully
From this reading As the boat neared the rock, the sail came down with a run, and the crew, taking to their oars, rowed carefully and cautiously towards the basin where a boat could float at ease, and where Nat stood, ready to render assistance when the craft should come alongside.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading A man stood upright in the bow of the boat, boat-hook in hand, and every few moments he called out some word of warning to those behind him.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading A man stood upright in the bow of the boat, boat-hook in hand, and every few moments he called out some word of warning to those behind him.
floatverbUS /floʊt/
be in motion due to some air or water current
From this reading As the boat neared the rock, the sail came down with a run, and the crew, taking to their oars, rowed carefully and cautiously towards the basin where a boat could float at ease, and where Nat stood, ready to render assistance when the craft should come alongside.
foamingadjectiveUS /ˈfoʊmɪŋ/
emitting or filled with bubbles as from carbonation or fermentation
From this reading _HELP FROM SHORE_ The two little boys stood hand in hand on the rocks, waving their caps and cheering as the boat came dashing through the foaming waves towards the Lone Rock.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading _HELP FROM SHORE_ The two little boys stood hand in hand on the rocks, waving their caps and cheering as the boat came dashing through the foaming waves towards the Lone Rock.
showing or causing joy and pleasure; especially made happy
From this reading "Glad to see you well and hearty, mate," shouted the man in the bow, as soon as he was within earshot.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading _HELP FROM SHORE_ The two little boys stood hand in hand on the rocks, waving their caps and cheering as the boat came dashing through the foaming waves towards the Lone Rock.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading A man stood upright in the bow of the boat, boat-hook in hand, and every few moments he called out some word of warning to those behind him.
heartyadjectiveUS /ˈhɑːrti/
showing warm and heartfelt friendliness
From this reading "Glad to see you well and hearty, mate," shouted the man in the bow, as soon as he was within earshot.
give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading _HELP FROM SHORE_ The two little boys stood hand in hand on the rocks, waving their caps and cheering as the boat came dashing through the foaming waves towards the Lone Rock.
greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading The sea was still running high, but approach was possible to those who well understood what they were about.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading A man stood upright in the bow of the boat, boat-hook in hand, and every few moments he called out some word of warning to those behind him.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading _HELP FROM SHORE_ The two little boys stood hand in hand on the rocks, waving their caps and cheering as the boat came dashing through the foaming waves towards the Lone Rock.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading _HELP FROM SHORE_ The two little boys stood hand in hand on the rocks, waving their caps and cheering as the boat came dashing through the foaming waves towards the Lone Rock.
LoneadjectiveUS /loʊn/
lacking companions or companionship
From this reading _HELP FROM SHORE_ The two little boys stood hand in hand on the rocks, waving their caps and cheering as the boat came dashing through the foaming waves towards the Lone Rock.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading A man stood upright in the bow of the boat, boat-hook in hand, and every few moments he called out some word of warning to those behind him.
the officer below the master on a commercial ship
From this reading "Glad to see you well and hearty, mate," shouted the man in the bow, as soon as he was within earshot.
plural of “moment” — a particular point in time
From this reading A man stood upright in the bow of the boat, boat-hook in hand, and every few moments he called out some word of warning to those behind him.
Nat
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From this reading As the boat neared the rock, the sail came down with a run, and the crew, taking to their oars, rowed carefully and cautiously towards the basin where a boat could float at ease, and where Nat stood, ready to render assistance when the craft should come alongside.
nearedverbUS /nɪrd/
past form of “near” — move towards
From this reading As the boat neared the rock, the sail came down with a run, and the crew, taking to their oars, rowed carefully and cautiously towards the basin where a boat could float at ease, and where Nat stood, ready to render assistance when the craft should come alongside.
oarsnounUS /ɔːrz/
plural of “oar” — an implement used to propel or steer a boat
From this reading As the boat neared the rock, the sail came down with a run, and the crew, taking to their oars, rowed carefully and cautiously towards the basin where a boat could float at ease, and where Nat stood, ready to render assistance when the craft should come alongside.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A man stood upright in the bow of the boat, boat-hook in hand, and every few moments he called out some word of warning to those behind him.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading _HELP FROM SHORE_ The two little boys stood hand in hand on the rocks, waving their caps and cheering as the boat came dashing through the foaming waves towards the Lone Rock.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading A man stood upright in the bow of the boat, boat-hook in hand, and every few moments he called out some word of warning to those behind him.
capable of happening or existing
From this reading The sea was still running high, but approach was possible to those who well understood what they were about.
completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress
From this reading As the boat neared the rock, the sail came down with a run, and the crew, taking to their oars, rowed carefully and cautiously towards the basin where a boat could float at ease, and where Nat stood, ready to render assistance when the craft should come alongside.
renderverbUS /ˈrendər/
cause to become
From this reading As the boat neared the rock, the sail came down with a run, and the crew, taking to their oars, rowed carefully and cautiously towards the basin where a boat could float at ease, and where Nat stood, ready to render assistance when the craft should come alongside.
a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter
From this reading _HELP FROM SHORE_ The two little boys stood hand in hand on the rocks, waving their caps and cheering as the boat came dashing through the foaming waves towards the Lone Rock.
plural of “rock” — a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter
From this reading _HELP FROM SHORE_ The two little boys stood hand in hand on the rocks, waving their caps and cheering as the boat came dashing through the foaming waves towards the Lone Rock.
rowedverbUS /roʊd/
past form of “row” — propel with oars
From this reading As the boat neared the rock, the sail came down with a run, and the crew, taking to their oars, rowed carefully and cautiously towards the basin where a boat could float at ease, and where Nat stood, ready to render assistance when the craft should come alongside.
move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading As the boat neared the rock, the sail came down with a run, and the crew, taking to their oars, rowed carefully and cautiously towards the basin where a boat could float at ease, and where Nat stood, ready to render assistance when the craft should come alongside.
(of fluids) moving or issuing in a stream
From this reading The sea was still running high, but approach was possible to those who well understood what they were about.
traverse or travel on (a body of water)
From this reading As the boat neared the rock, the sail came down with a run, and the crew, taking to their oars, rowed carefully and cautiously towards the basin where a boat could float at ease, and where Nat stood, ready to render assistance when the craft should come alongside.
a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land
From this reading The sea was still running high, but approach was possible to those who well understood what they were about.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading "Glad to see you well and hearty, mate," shouted the man in the bow, as soon as he was within earshot.
the land along the edge of a body of water
From this reading _HELP FROM SHORE_ The two little boys stood hand in hand on the rocks, waving their caps and cheering as the boat came dashing through the foaming waves towards the Lone Rock.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading As the boat neared the rock, the sail came down with a run, and the crew, taking to their oars, rowed carefully and cautiously towards the basin where a boat could float at ease, and where Nat stood, ready to render assistance when the craft should come alongside.
in a vehement outcry
From this reading "Glad to see you well and hearty, mate," shouted the man in the bow, as soon as he was within earshot.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading A man stood upright in the bow of the boat, boat-hook in hand, and every few moments he called out some word of warning to those behind him.
in the near future
From this reading "Glad to see you well and hearty, mate," shouted the man in the bow, as soon as he was within earshot.
not in physical motion
From this reading The sea was still running high, but approach was possible to those who well understood what they were about.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading _HELP FROM SHORE_ The two little boys stood hand in hand on the rocks, waving their caps and cheering as the boat came dashing through the foaming waves towards the Lone Rock.
the act of someone who picks up or takes something
From this reading As the boat neared the rock, the sail came down with a run, and the crew, taking to their oars, rowed carefully and cautiously towards the basin where a boat could float at ease, and where Nat stood, ready to render assistance when the craft should come alongside.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading _HELP FROM SHORE_ The two little boys stood hand in hand on the rocks, waving their caps and cheering as the boat came dashing through the foaming waves towards the Lone Rock.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading _HELP FROM SHORE_ The two little boys stood hand in hand on the rocks, waving their caps and cheering as the boat came dashing through the foaming waves towards the Lone Rock.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The sea was still running high, but approach was possible to those who well understood what they were about.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading The sea was still running high, but approach was possible to those who well understood what they were about.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading _HELP FROM SHORE_ The two little boys stood hand in hand on the rocks, waving their caps and cheering as the boat came dashing through the foaming waves towards the Lone Rock.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The sea was still running high, but approach was possible to those who well understood what they were about.
in the direction of
From this reading _HELP FROM SHORE_ The two little boys stood hand in hand on the rocks, waving their caps and cheering as the boat came dashing through the foaming waves towards the Lone Rock.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading _HELP FROM SHORE_ The two little boys stood hand in hand on the rocks, waving their caps and cheering as the boat came dashing through the foaming waves towards the Lone Rock.
fully apprehended as to purport or meaning or explanation
From this reading The sea was still running high, but approach was possible to those who well understood what they were about.
uprightadjectiveUS /əˈpraɪt/
in a vertical position; not sloping
From this reading A man stood upright in the bow of the boat, boat-hook in hand, and every few moments he called out some word of warning to those behind him.
a message informing of danger
From this reading A man stood upright in the bow of the boat, boat-hook in hand, and every few moments he called out some word of warning to those behind him.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The sea was still running high, but approach was possible to those who well understood what they were about.
plural of “wave” — one of a series of ridges that moves across the surface of a liquid (especially across a large body of water)
From this reading _HELP FROM SHORE_ The two little boys stood hand in hand on the rocks, waving their caps and cheering as the boat came dashing through the foaming waves towards the Lone Rock.
wavingnounUS /ˈweɪvɪŋ/
the act of signaling by a movement of the hand
From this reading _HELP FROM SHORE_ The two little boys stood hand in hand on the rocks, waving their caps and cheering as the boat came dashing through the foaming waves towards the Lone Rock.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading The sea was still running high, but approach was possible to those who well understood what they were about.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The sea was still running high, but approach was possible to those who well understood what they were about.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading The sea was still running high, but approach was possible to those who well understood what they were about.
at the time that
From this reading As the boat neared the rock, the sail came down with a run, and the crew, taking to their oars, rowed carefully and cautiously towards the basin where a boat could float at ease, and where Nat stood, ready to render assistance when the craft should come alongside.
in or at the place that
From this reading As the boat neared the rock, the sail came down with a run, and the crew, taking to their oars, rowed carefully and cautiously towards the basin where a boat could float at ease, and where Nat stood, ready to render assistance when the craft should come alongside.
which person or people
From this reading The sea was still running high, but approach was possible to those who well understood what they were about.
in the company of; together with
From this reading As the boat neared the rock, the sail came down with a run, and the crew, taking to their oars, rowed carefully and cautiously towards the basin where a boat could float at ease, and where Nat stood, ready to render assistance when the craft should come alongside.
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading "Glad to see you well and hearty, mate," shouted the man in the bow, as soon as he was within earshot.
a unit of language that native speakers can identify
From this reading A man stood upright in the bow of the boat, boat-hook in hand, and every few moments he called out some word of warning to those behind him.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Glad to see you well and hearty, mate," shouted the man in the bow, as soon as he was within earshot.
